Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is acknowledged universally as the optimal feeding method for infants in order to provide the greatest health an…
The effects of weight management interventions that include a diet component on weight-related outcomes in pregnant and postpartum women.
Prenatal alcohol exposure is an important modifiable cause of adverse fetal outcomes during and following pregnancy.
Several studies suggest that maternal folic acid supplementation before or during pregnancy protects against childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia…
There is increasing attention on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in Australia, but there are limited data on their birth prevalence.
To assess how prenatal screening and diagnostic testing have impacted the diagnosis, termination and birth prevalence of Down syndrome in Western Aus…
To investigate hypospadias' prevalence and trends, rate of surgical repairs and post-repair complications in an Australian population.
A recent international study reported a higher prevalence of oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA±TOF) in Western Aust…
To determine factors associated with early cessation of breastfeeding (≤3 months) in women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
There is a need for further professional development for midwives on screening and brief intervention regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy…